| female dorms are available upon request. the 4 no-frills dorm rooms feature 4-6 bunks each. there's a lawn with beanbags and hammocks, plus bbqs, and tent sites (fee). amenities include a shared bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen. located off state highway 2, this quirky harbourside hostel is 7 km from mount maunganui and 5 km from tauranga airport. kayak and bike rentals are available. wi-fi and off-street parking are free.
Tauranga Airport 8 min
Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (10 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (15 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Moturiki Island (11 min) Dolphin Seafaris NZ (3 min) Mount Maunganui (14 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Kaiate Falls (25 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (5 min) Kulim Park (10 min)
Bayside green area with a footpath, shaded picnic benches & harbour & mountain views. The Historic Village (10 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (4 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Mount maunganui Summit (14 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Classic Flyers Museum (7 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Tauranga Art Gallery (4 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (8 min) | 
